cafe

Definition

A hot drink made from roasted and ground coffee beans.

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Etymology

'Café' originates from the Arabic 'qahwa', then adopted by Italian as 'caffè', and finally into French, where it denotes coffee as a beverage.

How & Where It’s Used

Used commonly in both formal and informal contexts, 'café' often refers to coffee shops and social settings revolving around coffee consumption.

Literary Heritage

Appears in poems and songs, such as 'Au Café de la Paix' by Charles Aznavour, representing social gatherings.